Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
Medium
Allow
Half day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
Membership benefits
English Heritage
English Heritage members can usually visit included sites without paying the normal admission fee.
Membership benefits can exclude parking, special events and seasonal attractions. Check the venue’s current terms before travelling.
About this activity
A Roman town site with remains, a museum and open-air archaeology to explore at your own pace. Opening times and prices can change seasonally, so check the official website before travelling.
Opening hours
- monday
- 10:00–17:00
- tuesday
- 10:00–17:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- thursday
- 10:00–17:00
- friday
- 10:00–17:00
- saturday
- 10:00–17:00
- sunday
- 10:00–17:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
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